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Hot Stones

So I'm considering adding hot stones to my practice. I already do medical and deep tissue and I believe it could be a great addition for helping break up the tissue and to use them medically and help give my hands a break. Anyone out there that uses hot stones for medical or deep tissue? Thoughts, tips? Also do you charge extra for when you use them? Also open to any continuing Ed that's really great for this. Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Rick Still on May 19, 2012 at 9:23pm

I think that the more options you have available the better off you are. It is always a great idea to add things to your services. I actually started doing  massage Longview WA is where I practice and the residents there like that I offer that Having more treatment options available really is helpful. The real question you should ask yourself is that would this technique be the best thing to add.

My patients appreciate what that we have it available.

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Permalink Reply by Linda LePelley, RN, NMT on May 20, 2012 at 6:46am

Hi Trina, They do just come in the one size and shape, I suppose because they fit neatly in your hand, and you can't let them sit there like regular stones. I know the marketing promotes them as a feel-good spa thing, but they are so much more. I literally spent years (and a lot of money!) trying to get the right amount of heat I needed with the least amount of fuss and disconnection from the client. Hot packs and noisy microwave, an electric stone thingy with a cord that did well but the cord was awkward and there were cracks where you didn't want creams or oils getting into, etc. These stones are a breeze to clean, and the heat lasts way over an hour. The massage method I use, Tissue Density Restoration (TDR) Massage, utilizes heat and the Sassi Stones are perfect, I estimate I'm 10 to 15 percent more effective now because that is how much time I am no longer wasting having to futz with slippery wet stones, electric cords, and too-hot heat packs. If you are going to the World Massage Festival they are supposed to be there, and I think they offer special rates at such events. So, don't let the pictures of the confused looking girl in the skimpy outfit put you off, LOL!

Trina Pelletier said:

Linda: I checked out that site. They look interesting :) Do they just come in the one size/shape? They just appear to be more relaxation than medical/deep tissue?

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Permalink Reply by Trina Throckmorton on May 20, 2012 at 3:58pm

lol Linda that last sentence was funny...That's interesting stuff. It's nice that they sound like less hassle. I guess my biggest concern would be that I would like some more of the pointed edges on some stones to get into the shoulder blades, little crevices like that....I would LOVE to go to the World Massage Festival but sadly I can't afford it right now. Otherwise I'd love to try those out and the warm bamboo massage.

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Permalink Reply by Trina Throckmorton on May 20, 2012 at 4:00pm

That's a good point Rick. I think it really is something I want to add (the warm bamboo) because it fits into the deep tissue/medical I like to provide and helps save my hands. I agree that it's great to have lots of tools in your toolbox to pull from because every person is different and from session to session a client may need something else.I also think I may be one of the few in my area that offer this service! Always a good selling point :)

Rick Still said:

I think that the more options you have available the better off you are. It is always a great idea to add things to your services. I actually started doing  massage Longview WA is where I practice and the residents there like that I offer that Having more treatment options available really is helpful. The real question you should ask yourself is that would this technique be the best thing to add.

My patients appreciate what that we have it available.